DO STANDARDIZED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS HINDER INNOVATION PROCESSES?
Sandra M. Castillo-Rojas, M. Casadesus, S. Karapetrovic, I. Heras, I. Martin
Abstract: The aim of this research is to respond, from an
empirical point of view, to the following question: "Do
management systems based on standards hinder innovation
processes?". In order to achieve this objective, an
empirical work with the participation of 254 companies is
presented here. The research was carried out in 2006
within the framework of a wider research project called
"Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in Spanish
Companies". Study results are presented and statistically
analyzed Discussion of the research findings and future
work are also provided.
Corresponding author: sm.castillor@gmail.com
Keywords: Standardization, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Innovation, Management Systems, Integrat ion
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Recieved: Accepted: UDC: 006.3/.8
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